CCE-44695-5Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2016 | Date: (C)2017-08-03 (M)2023-07-04 |
This policy setting allows users to change the size of the pagefile. By making the pagefile extremely large or extremely small, an attacker could easily affect the performance of a compromised computer.
When configuring a user right in the SCM enter a comma delimited list of accounts. Accounts can be either local or located in Active Directory, they can be groups, users, or computers.
Vulnerability:
Users who can change the page file size could make it extremely small or move the file to a highly fragmented storage volume, which could cause reduced computer performance.
Counter Measure:
Restrict the Create a page file user right to members of the Administrators group.
Potential Impact:
None. This is the default configuration.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesUser Rights AssignmentCreate a pagefile
(2) REG: NO INFO
Parameter:
[default]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a pagefile
(2) REG: NO INFO
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 5.5 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 3.6 | Privileges Required: LOW |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: NONE |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40225 |